Reading has 19 dog and cat vets. Compare clinics by reviews, opening hours, and published prices.
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About Dog & Cat Vets in Reading
Companion animals are the primary focus of Reading's veterinary clinics.
All 21 clinics in Reading cater to dogs and cats, emphasizing the town's commitment to companion-animal care. With no clinics offering farm or large-animal services, pet owners can rely on these clinics for a wide range of services, from routine check-ups to advanced medical procedures. The strong presence of companion-animal clinics supports a comprehensive veterinary network for pet owners.
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Harrison Family Vets presents itself as a family-owned, independent practice in Reading, with Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. The clinic highlights a modern, well-equipped set-up including an on-site lab, x-ray, ultrasound and operating theatres, alongside separate dog and cat wards designed to reduce stress. Recent reviews largely reinforce that calm, low-stress approach, with repeated praise for patient handling, clear communication and a clean, thoughtfully laid-out environment.
- •Recent reviews are strongly positive overall, with many owners describing the team as kind, efficient, accommodating, and compassionate. - Clear communication remains a standout theme, with owners saying vets explain everything well and offer options rather than pushing a single approach. - Several reviews mention the practice being particularly good with nervous or stressed dogs, including building trust over repeated visits.
- •Many reviews come from long-term clients, including owners who say they have used the practice for 4 to 10+ years. - Positive themes include kind and compassionate care, friendly staff, clear explanations around procedures and recovery, and being seen fairly quickly for appointments. - Owners also mention easy booking and a useful WhatsApp channel for questions, photos and videos, with replies arriving within a few hours.
Active Vetcare – Oakley in Reading, Berkshire is part of the Active Vetcare Veterinary Group under CVS (not an independent clinic). It offers routine small‑animal care alongside more involved work such as dentistry, surgery and diagnostics, with support for urgent cases and end‑of‑life decisions. Recent owner feedback highlights clear communication, compassionate handling of difficult moments, and practical help with admin and follow‑up.
- •Several reviewers describe warm, caring service from the wider team, with vets, nurses, and reception staff all mentioned positively. - Long-term continuity stands out in the feedback, with one owner saying the practice has cared for their dog from 8 weeks old to 5 years old. - Surgical care is a recurring strength in the written feedback, particularly cruciate ligament operations that owners say had good outcomes.
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Emergency arrangements
- •In hours: clients are advised to call the practice
- •Out of hours: MiNightVet (Wokingham or Maidenhead)
Burghfield Veterinary Surgery is a CVS-owned small-animal practice in Reading, established in 1995, with in-house diagnostics including lab testing, ultrasound and X-ray. It offers a broad range of routine, surgical and referral services, and also operates as a veterinary nurse training facility. Out-of-hours emergencies are handled via MiNightVet, its dedicated emergency provider with full-time night staff.
Goring Veterinary Centre in Reading is part of CVS and is marked as a veterinary nurse training facility. It appears to offer a broad veterinary service for common pets, covering routine care as well as surgery, diagnostics and referral support, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet. Recent feedback most strongly highlights supportive care during cancer treatment, gentle end-of-life care, and a calm approach with anxious pets.
The Veterinary Centre, trading as Henley Vets Limited, presents itself as an independent small-animal practice offering routine care alongside full surgical facilities and emergency care. It appears equipped for both everyday veterinary work, such as vaccinations, prescriptions and nurse clinics, and more involved treatment including dentistry and operations. Reviews consistently highlight a friendly atmosphere and clear communication around treatment options and plans.
- •Recent feedback is mostly very positive about the team’s friendliness, reassuring manner and the overall feel of the practice, with several owners saying visits run on time and do not feel rushed. - Owners of cats, dogs and small pets describe kind handling and clear explanations, including positive comments about guinea pig and rabbit appointments and praise for Julien by name. - Service examples mentioned include flexible rebooking for a cat’s spay, proactive medication reminders, responsive insurance paperwork, and still fitting in a cat appointment while dealing with an emergency.
- •Recent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many owners describing the staff as friendly, welcoming and caring from reception through to the consultation. - A repeated theme is clear communication: reviewers say treatment options, checks and next steps are explained well, including for older pets and exotic animals. - The clinic is often praised for handling anxious pets gently, with specific mentions of nervous cats being put at ease and practical touches to reduce stress in the waiting area.
- •Kind, knowledgeable staff and clear explanations: several owners say the team explains things well, gives them time, and does not make appointments feel rushed. - Good handling of anxious pets: one owner with a nervous rescue dog said the clinic let them wait in the car and come in through a different entrance to reduce stress. - Compassionate care at difficult times: reviewers mention thoughtful support for elderly pets and end-of-life care, including a condolence card and forget-me-not seeds after a cat’s final hours.
- •Compassionate care: one owner speaks very positively about end-of-life support, saying Alex and Charlotte were professional, kind and sympathetic during a euthanasia visit. - Friendly team and access: reviewers describe the staff as caring and helpful, and one says the practice often fit their dog in at short notice. - Surgical care: a recent reviewer who had two Labradors spayed praised both the care provided and the post-surgery support.
- •Fast access in emergencies is a consistent positive theme, with reviews mentioning appointments offered within 30 minutes and pets being seen within about an hour of calling. - Kind, reassuring care comes up repeatedly, especially during stressful overnight admissions. Owners mention being kept informed, staff handling pets gently, and in one case being allowed to sit with a hospitalised dog.
Examples mentioned publicly include
- •£111 for antibiotics/medication for a cat’s paw injury
- •£950 for sedation and x-rays, plus £250 for toe nail removal
- •£65 for a urine sample test, plus a £60 consultation fee
- •Everyday care: consultations, nurse clinics, six‑month health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping, blood pressure checks
- •Procedures: neutering, dentistry, surgery
- •Diagnostics: in‑house diagnostic tests and imaging
- •Preventative & routine support: grooming/nail clipping and anal sac expression
- •Travel & access: pet travel documentation (GB) and home visits
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, rabbits and small mammals, plus reptiles/tortoises, cage birds and backyard poultry
- •Referral services (listed): soft tissue surgery referral, orthopaedic surgery referral, cardiology referral
- •Emergency care: emergency support during normal opening hours by calling the practice; out of hours, clients are directed to an external emergency service (MiNightVet)
- •Recognitions listed: Cat Friendly Clinic – Silver and RCVS Client Service Award – Outstanding
- •Positive comments describe the team as friendly, professional and compassionate, with some long-term clients saying they had been happy using the practice for years. - Owners give specific praise for handling a nervous dog sensitively and for treatment during pancreatitis, including an admission for fluids that one reviewer felt was lifesaving. - Aftercare is mentioned positively by one reviewer, who said they were impressed from first enquiry through treatment and follow-up.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care is a strong recurring positive: several owners say the team handled euthanasia gently, gave them time and space, and provided thoughtful aftercare. - Staff kindness and support are often praised: positive reviewers describe the vets and reception team as caring, professional and helpful, with named thanks for Dr Brogan Patrick, Rachel and Ovi. - Pricing and communication draw some criticism: one recent reviewer says charges were not clearly discussed and that a breakdown was not provided, while another positive review described prices as reasonable.
Publicly available information for Ovidiu Onofrei in Reading is very limited. There is not enough detail to describe the clinic’s facilities, routine services, or specialist capabilities with confidence.